Machine Learning Intern Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
September 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process includes:
- 1-hour technical skills interview (covering basic ML knowledge, an open-ended scenario question on how to design a recommendation system, and related follow-up inquiries)
- 0.5-hour break
- 1-hour coding session (focusing on Tree and Simulation topics)
This position is available for the Fall 2025 co-op term and requires a Master's degree.
Questions
How do you design a food delivery recommendation system?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the DoorDash Machine Learning Intern role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
DoorDash's interview process for their Machine Learning Intern roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for DoorDash's Machine Learning Intern interview process in San Francisco, California.
DoorDash Work Experiences
4.0
Smart Team, Tough Work
AI Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 31, 2025
Pros: Smart Engineers to work with
Cons: Tough work, though. WLB is questionable.
2.0
Okay place to work
Software Eningeering • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 27, 2025
Pros: - Lots of stock growth
- Interesting projects
Cons: - Toxic culture
- Backstabbing coworkers
4.0
Fast-paced, High-impact, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 19, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced and metrics-driven
Cons: Opportunities for impact, but long hours
- 4.0Smart Team, Tough WorkAI Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 31, 2025Pros: Smart Engineers to work withCons: Tough work, though. WLB is questionable.
- 2.0Okay place to workSoftware Eningeering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 27, 2025Pros: - Lots of stock growth - Interesting projectsCons: - Toxic culture - Backstabbing coworkers
- 4.0Fast-paced, High-impact, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 19, 2025Pros: Fast-paced and metrics-drivenCons: Opportunities for impact, but long hours
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